Labor Day Family Weekend at White Pines Ranch

200‑acre dude ranch west of Chicago

From August 30 – September 1, grab your kids—and your sense of adventure—before school season hits. White Pines Ranch is rolling out an all-inclusive, unplugged weekend retreat where families reconnect, recharge, and ride together in scenic Ogle County. Located about 90 miles west of Chicago, their Family Weekend is the perfect blend of rustic fun and modern comfort.

Here’s the lowdown.

Family-friendly lodging & meals: Two nights in air-conditioned dorms (with shared bathrooms), buffet-style meals, and evening snacks—everything’s included in the flat rate of $250 per person ($0 for ages 3 and under, half-price for ages 4–6).

Plenty of activities for every age: By day, enjoy horseback riding (trail rides for ages 7+; lead-a-rounds for 4–6), swimming, archery, hiking, fossil hunts, critter corral visits, and crafts. Evenings bring hayrides, campfire songs, s’mores, bingo, and country line dancing.

Perfect pace: Saturday kicks off with check‑in (9–10 AM), a quick orientation and horsemanship class, then nonstop ranch fun until bedtime. Sunday is full speed; Monday slows down with a laid‑back brunch before heading home.

For the whole family!

This isn’t just for kids—it’s about everyone in the family sharing old-school, screen‑free fun. Guests unplug from devices (kids leave phones at the office), while staff lead a warm, engaging experience rooted in over 65 years of tradition at the ranch.